Slim Jim Phantom

sandman1231

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So i was all set to go to see the stray cats tonight, and i got a message like 15 min before i set off saying it was cancelled. Well i was pretty pissed off but Slim Jim Broke his arm so he cant play so its not really his fault. Went out for a curry instead.

Anybody else like his drumming, or the stray cats in general. He has a unique stage presence.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C575U8OHULo
 
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I've always like Slim Jim there something to say about a drummer who shows up with a cymbal,a bass drum & a snare when every other drummer back then had 100 piece kits.His playing and style are totally cool and he's a great showman also.

Bonzolead
 
As a rockabilly drummer myself, Slim Jim became the defacto standard for all of us who play the style after the revival that took place in the 80's. I love his approach and his energy.

I may not be a great rock drummer (im okay), i have zero double bass skills, but one thing i can say is that I am one of the best rockabilly drummers in Las Vegas. I look up to guys like Slim Jim, DJ Fontana and WS Holland who defined the style.

I actually played a slim jim set up for a whole with a rockabilly band (except i did use hi-hats as well). It was a lot of fun and you learn to get creative when you only have a snare, a kick and a crash-ride.
 
The first Stray Cats album (vinyl) I bought had to be specially ordered from England to be sent to Canada. That was a loooooooooooong time ago.

GJS
 
[07/05] BRIAN SETZER+WASHINGTON DEAD CATS+GUITAR WOLF @ Theater of the Sea

Tuesday 5 Juily 2011 – THEATER OF THE SEA – 18h00 – 42€ presale / 47€ spot
HOLIDAYS IN THE SUN #2 FESTIVAL

BRIAN SETZER AND THE ROCKABILLY RIOT feat SLIM JIM PHANTOM
GUITAR WOLF
WASHINGTON DEAD CATS

BO LIDDLEY AND HIS MARVELLOUS CADILLAC
DJ INFERNO GROOVE PARTY
Hotesse : Juliette DRAGON

http://holidaysinthesun2011.blogspot.com

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BRIAN SETZER’S ROCKABILLY RIOT featuring Slim Jim Phantom
(STRAY CATS)
(Rockabilly - U.S.A)
http://www.briansetzer.com

GUITAR WOLF (Punk / Rock / Rockabilly – Japan)
http://www.guitarwolf.net

WASHINGTON DEAD CATS
(Psychobilly / Punk / Rockabilly – Paris)
www.myspace.com/washingtondeadcats

BO LIDDLEY on his marvelous Cadillac
(Hot Rod One Man Band – Montpellier)
www.myspace.com/boliddleyetlesblackboots
 
Love the Cats and Jims style. I tried to play standing up, almost broke my neck....
Jim is very talanted.
 
Love the Cats and Jims style. I tried to play standing up, almost broke my neck....
Jim is very talanted.

I cant do it either. Its so awkward. I guess you could specifically set everything high so that it would feel more comfortable, but I cant generate enough power to my right foot. Props to Slim Jim though, I love the cats.
 
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